Health Education Specialist (00611)

State of Montana • Helena, MT • 1d ago

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov. The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Public Health and Safety Division, in Helena. In the United States over 75% of total health care costs are due to chronic diseases and 64% of adults in Montana have at least one chronic disease. The Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Bureau works with statewide partners to decrease unhealthy behaviors that lead to chronic disease and injury. Initiatives across the state are streamlined through settings such as school systems, worksites, healthcare systems and communities. This Health Education Specialist will work across multiple chronic disease topics with an emphasis in the Diabetes, Asthma Control, and School Health programs. The Health Education Specialist position develops, implements, and evaluates education, outreach, quality improvement, and technical assistance functions and provides a range of grant administration and professional support duties. In addition, the position assesses ongoing program activities to identify education and training needs, opportunities for improvement, and areas of success using a variety of evaluation and quality improvement tools. Why Join DPHHS Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. TheState of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience. Qualifications for this Career Opportunity Knowledge of clinical and public health education and training methods. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including public speaking. Ability to research and develop health training materials and program content and evaluate the effectiveness of health education programs. Knowledge of needs assessment and disease prevention. Meet minimum qualifications: o Bachelor's degree in health science, health education, behavioral or social science, or a related field. o Two years of job-related experience in health education or related health program. o Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. How to Apply To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position. Cover Letter Resume References Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below. Additional Information This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy. Title: Health Education Specialist (00611) Location: Helena Requisition ID: 26141796

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